1️⃣ In a mason jar or glass bowl, combine the water and sugar. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. You now have simple syrup. Let it cool completely in the refrigerator. (Simple syrup can be made several days ahead of time.) ❄️

2️⃣ In a blender, combine the fresh-squeezed lemon juice and halved strawberries. Blend until very smooth. 🍓🍋

3️⃣ Stir in the coconut water, then add the simple syrup to taste. (I used 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, but the amount may vary depending on your preference and the sweetness of your strawberries.) 🥥🍬

4️⃣ Refrigerate the lemonade until ready to serve. When serving, pour the lemonade into cups with ice and top with sparkling water if desired. Enjoy! 🥤✨